Members of the public cross the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

Members of the public cross the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

Members of the public cross the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

Members of the public cross the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

Members of the public cross the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

Members of the public cross the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

Members of the public cross the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe’s oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

Members of the public cross the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe’s oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A man walks his dog across the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A man walks his dog across the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A plaque on the wall next to the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A plaque on the wall next to the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A man walks his dog across the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A man walks his dog across the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A road sign is displayed next to the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A road sign is displayed next to the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A vehicles passes across the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A vehicles passes across the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A general view of the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A general view of the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

Plants spring up near a view of the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

Plants spring up near a view of the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A vehicles passes across the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A vehicles passes across the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A man holds his dog as he sits on a bench next to the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A man holds his dog as he sits on a bench next to the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

Members of the public cross the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

Members of the public cross the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A general view of the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

A general view of the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure.

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Members of the public cross the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on... News PhotoBerwick upon Tweed,England,Environmental Issues,Horizontal,Human Interest,People,Tweed River,UKPhotographer Jeff J MitchellCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesBERWICK-UPON-TWEED, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Members of the public cross the Union Bridge on the River Tweed on March 6, 2013 in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. The bridge was built in 1820 and is Europe's oldest surviving iron chain suspension bridge. The bridge which connects the Scottish village of Fishwick to Horncliffe on the English bank is now facing closure with both Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland, citing a £4.7million repair bill for the structure. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)